Skip to content
agronom.cc cultivar database

Cultivation

Protected cultivation

Protected cultivation involves the use of specialized varieties and hybrids adapted to the specific microclimate of greenhouses, hotbeds, and controlled-environment agriculture systems.

Mentioned in descriptions 24 262 varieties reference book.

Protected cultivation comprises a system of structures ranging from simple film shelters to high-tech greenhouses with automated climate control. Plants in such conditions develop under different levels of lighting, humidity, and temperature regimes, as well as in limited root zone volumes, which requires the selection of genetically adapted material, predominantly F1 hybrids.

The choice of a variety for closed environments depends on the crop's ability to develop fully under artificial lighting, its growth type, and compatibility with cultivation technologies, including substrate-based systems. Variety assessment is based on morphological traits, productivity, and the conformity of fruit characteristics to requirements for marketability, keeping quality, and transportability.

The resistance and high productivity of greenhouse varieties are driven by breeding for immunity to specific pathogens, such as powdery mildew, various types of wilts, viruses, and bacterial infections. Additional critical traits include parthenocarpy, which ensures fruit set without pollination, and the ability to control the balance between generative development and sugar accumulation.

Sources10

Breakdown by crop

Greenhouse Tomato Cultivation 2 090 Greenhouse Pepper Production 1 215 Greenhouse Cucumber 801 Greenhouse Lettuce 755 Melon greenhouse cultivation 252 Eggplant in Protected Cultivation 214 Zucchini in Protected Ground 186 Protected Ground Radish 148 Greenhouse Watermelon Cultivation 112 Protected Cultivation — Strawberry 110 Greenhouse Roses 103 Greenhouse Tomato Cultivation 88 Greenhouse Chrysanthemum 80 Gerbera Greenhouse Cultivation 71 Protected ground — white cabbage 70 Greenhouse Bean Cultivation 67 Spinach in Protected Ground 66 Greenhouse carnation cultivation 61 Tulip Greenhouse Production 45 Protected ground — cauliflower 44 Gerbera Greenhouse Cultivation 42 Radish Greenhouse Cultivation 41 Parsley under protected cultivation 34 Endive Greenhouse Cultivation 32

Found in these crops

Tomato 2 307 Bell pepper 1 314 Cucumber 898 Lettuce 773 Melon 282 Eggplant 236 Rose 194 Field pumpkin 192 Radish 159 Chrysanthemum 134 Garden strawberry 119 Watermelon 117

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

KEJAPA69

Active

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tussenholding B.V.

2 records

Goldy

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

JOSEPH and LUC PIETERS

2 records

Goldstrike

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Hisam

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Coöperatieve Vereniging Werkgroep Hibiscus U.A.

2 records

Hiprem

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Coöperatieve Vereniging Werkgroep Hibiscus U.A.

2 records

Hilnotre

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

HURV2019CKH

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Llos� Ll�cer, Ernesto Rafael

2 records

Katjana

Active

Nerine bowdenii W. Watson · Corn lily

Agrofleur Select B.V.

2 records

HORT10

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Hortibreed N.V.

2 records

Goldflor

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Furie

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

C. Steenvoorden B.V.

2 records

Genhotol

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Gerd Endisch

2 records

Isimar

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Schreurs, P.

2 records

Hilbreduk

Active

Dianthus barbatus L. · Sweet William

Brea Ezio (Impresa Individuale)

2 records

HGV03

Active

Goeppertia roseopicta (Linden) Borchs. & S. Suárez · Rose-painted calathea

Valstar Oscar R.|Maasland, NL

2 records

Frojas

Protection expired

Jasminum officinale L. · Common Jasmine

WEST DAVID

2 records

Femma

Active

Paphiopedilum Pfitzer

P.P. Orchideeën V.O.F.

2 records

Fardao

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Flevo Berry Holding B.V.

2 records

Gustosa

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Nunhems Germany GmbH

2 records

Fisplagre

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Fides B.V.

2 records

Genu

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Willi Endisch GbR

2 records

Hortdowi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

2 records

Jump to page 53 106 121 159 211 213 231 266 319 321